Villa maintain perfect Champions League start with Viking victory
Aston Villa win their third game from three in the Champions League by defeating Norwegian side Viking - the dominant display taking them up to second in…
BBC Sport reports: Aston Villa win their third game from three in the Champions League by defeating Norwegian side Viking - the dominant display taking them up to second in the league phase.
This sports story centres on Norway. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Champions League, Viking and Aston Villa.
Why it matters
Results and decisions like this can shape standings, selections and the rest of the season for the teams and athletes involved.
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- Norway · Europe
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- BBC Sport
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- Key names
- Champions League, Viking, Aston Villa, Norwegian
- Section
- Sports
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